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Coming For HR – When The Investigation Is The Hazard
Investigations are stressful – for everyone involved. So it’s no surprise the NSW Industrial Relations Commission has held that there are inherent psychosocial risks involved in the investigation process. In a recent decision affirming the validity of two improvement notices issued to the Department of Education by SafeWork NSW, the Commission reminds employers of their duty to identify and mitigate those risks, and the consequences when they don’t.
Australia Employment
BP
Bartier Perry
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Workers Compensation Entitlements For NSW RFS Volunteers
NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers who suffer injuries during authorised activities are entitled to workers compensation benefits under special legislation. Understanding what constitutes an authorised activity, how compensation is calculated based on civilian earnings, and the process for claiming medical expenses and weekly payments can be critical for volunteers seeking to protect their entitlements.
Australia Employment
CO
Carroll & O'Dea
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Victoria Moves To Legislate Right To Work From Home
Victoria's proposed Equal Opportunity Amendment (Work from Home) Bill 2026 seeks to establish a statutory right for eligible employees to work from home two days per week, with employers required to cover reasonable costs and equipment. The legislation outlines specific exemptions, reasonableness factors for employer refusals, and a dispute resolution process through the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission.
Australia Employment
HR
Holding Redlich
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Podcast: Inside The Claim With CGW – Schokman In The High Court
Cooper Grace Ward's workers compensation podcast examines the landmark High Court case of CCIG Investments Pty Ltd v Schokman, exploring critical questions about vicarious liability and scope of employment arising from an unusual workplace incident on Daydream Island. Legal experts who appeared before the High Court discuss the case's implications for workers compensation law across Queensland and Australia.
Australia Employment
CG
Cooper Grace Ward
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NSW Government Bulletin: Managing The Use Of Digital Work Systems In Government Agencies
New South Wales has introduced Australia's first express statutory duty directed at digital work systems, including algorithmic work allocation, performance metrics and worker surveillance. The Work Health and Safety Amendment (Digital Work Systems) Act 2026 requires NSW Government agencies to proactively assess and manage risks arising from AI, algorithms and automated platforms used to allocate work.
Australia Employment
HR
Holding Redlich
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Sexual Harassment In The Workplace: Court Imposes $116,000 In Penalties And Compensation Against Contractor And Customer
A recent Federal Court decision confirms that workplace sexual harassment protections extend beyond traditional employer-employee relationships to include contractors and customers. The case examines how substantial compensation and penalties can be imposed when harassment occurs in connection with work, regardless of the perpetrator's formal relationship to the business.
Australia Employment
CG
Cooper Grace Ward
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